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201623 minPG-13doc-short

Civil Rights Conflict

Detroit Riots

201623 minPG-13doc-short

In July 1967, the Detroit riots erupted after a police raid on an unlicensed bar, leading to five days of violence and significant social upheaval.

Civil Rights Conflict

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Channel: US National Archives

Detroit Riots

2016• 23 minPG-13

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In July 1967, the Detroit riots erupted after a police raid on an unlicensed bar, leading to five days of violence and significant social upheaval.

Synopsis

In July 1967, the Detroit riots erupted after a police raid on an unlicensed bar in the predominantly African American neighborhood of Watts. The unrest lasted for five days, resulting in 43 deaths, over 1,000 injuries, and extensive property damage. The National Guard was deployed to restore order, highlighting the deep-seated racial tensions and socioeconomic disparities in the city. The riots served as a pivotal moment in the civil rights movement, prompting discussions on police brutality and systemic inequality in the United States.

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